Although we've been importing Austrian pumpkin seed oil for years, we had no idea such an amazing pumpkin seed oil was being made only a few hours north of us in upstate New York. This homegrown American version of Austrian pumpkin seed oil is just incredible. Stony Brook's roasted Pumpkin Seed Oil is made from the same Styrian oil seed pumpkin breed, just grown in upstate New York. Imagine that rich flavor of pumpkin seed oil you love, but fresher with a bigger impact on the palate. The oil has a deep mahogany color and flavors of toasted sesame and a smoky, savory umami. The oil makes a wonderful complement to grilled vegetables, roasted fish, or sauteed leafy greens. Try on fresh pasta or squash soup.

Stony Brook creates unrefined vegetable oils made from roasted squash seeds. While this process sounds simple. Stony Brook goes the extra mile to make sure everything is done right. The oils are expeller pressed, which means that the oil is mechanically pressed from the squash seed without added heat or chemicals. Unlike most other commercially available cooking oils (like canola and grapeseed), Stony Brook does not chemically alter the oil as part of the production process. No other oils are added or blended in--each bottle is 100% pure varietal seed oil from local farms.

Seeds are roasted, pressed, lightly filtered, and the oil goes right into the bottle--simple as that. The seeds yield relatively little oil (compared to olive or grapeseed) so the seeds of many squash are needed to produce a single bottle. As a plant-derived oil, Stony Brook Squash Seed Oil is high in unsaturated fat, particularly unrefined omega 6 fatty acid (linoleic acid) and a moderate amount of monounsaturated fat (oleic acid). It has slightly more saturated fat than other seed oils, approximately the same amount as peanut oil—or one-third the saturated fat of butter. The oil is shelf-stable and has a smoke point of approximately 250 F. Also unique to this oil is the high amount of vitamins A and E relative to other vegetable oils. Stored in a cool dark place, the oils will retain optimal flavor up to six months after opening, or up to one year unopened. So take a break from everyday olive oil and treat your self and your health to Stony Brook's exceptional squash oils.

Love the roasted pumpkin seed I received recently. As a serious dieter (I am having hip replacement surgery soon) I have been using this oil as a butter and dressing substitute and it is delicious and doesn't seem to sabotage my dieting efforts. Highly recommend this light delightful tasting oil!

By Adamfrom New York, NYon Dec 02, 2013

Delicious

I use it when I cook wild salmon filets. I marinate the salmon with a product called Soy Vay. Then I add a little of the roasted pumpkin seed oil, some onion powder, and a little Old Bay seasoning. I put it under the broiler for 5 minutes, covering the pan so that it steams in its own juices. Very tasty!

By kdfrom kansason May 04, 2013

as pictured

Lovely

By mrfrom ncon Jan 26, 2013

Roasted pumpkin seed oil

Absolutely delicious. I have used it in a variety of ways, as suggested on the tag that accompanied it.

By Marlafrom Urbanna, VAon Oct 09, 2012

Absolutely Wonderful!

We were in Austria this summer and your pumpkin seed oil is wonderful! Excellent on salads and with eggs with roasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top!